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Bangüê
The restaurant lovingly detailed in Peter Robb's A Death in Brazil is still a good spot for a meat or seafood meal, with a great setting on Pátio de São Pedro and its unique sugar-plantation décor intact.
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Botequim Padaria
The big, busy Padaria, in northern Boa Viagem, serves fine grills, sandwiches, baked potatoes and inexpensive meals called pratos executivos, accompanied by the sea breeze blowing up the street.
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Ilha do Guaiamum
Named for one of Brazil's favorite types of crab, the Guaiamum is a popular seafood specialist. Try the camarão ao molho (shrimp in coconut sauce).
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Leite
One of the oldest restaurants in the country, this famous traditional lunch place was opened in 1882. A favorite of politicos and businesspeople, its elegant tone is set by the full suit of armor standing right inside the door. The lamb in red wine is a good bet.
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Mingus
Sample the stylish new wave of Recife restaurants in the north of Boa Viagem. Jazz-themed Mingus has something for most palates, from herbed snook (pike) or beef medallions to foie gras in mustard sauce.
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Parraxaxá
Festive décor and staff in police and cangaceiro (outlaw) outfits spice up your meal at this fun Northeast-themed restaurant. The self-serve food is typical Northeastern - carne de sol (salted beef), macaxeira (a type of cassava), baião de dois (a spicy rice, beans and cheese dish), grilled meats - with good salads too.
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Restaurante Companhia
Quality sidewalk restaurant with good-value self-service lunch, satisfying meat dishes and top chope (draft beer).
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Socaldinho Guaiamum
This long, large, always bustling, semi-open-air restaurant pulls in families, couples and groups of friends for good-value, good-quality meat, seafood and pasta.
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